Skip the hard work and make lazy slow cooker ravioli lasagna.
This recipe replaces lasagna noodles with frozen ravioli, then adds layers of cheese and meat sauce for a delicious no-fuss Italian meal. Pair it with a simple side salad and garlic bread for an easy meal the whole family will love.
"This cheat recipe for lasagna is legit. It turns out amazing. Great recipe and lasagna hack!"
★★★★★ -Russell
Is this slow cooker recipe as good as baked homemade traditional lasagna? Of course not, but it is a strong second! Picture this-Layers of cheese, sauce, meat, cheese filled ravioli...whats not to like?
It is an easy dinner recipe, with a handful of ingredients, perfect for busy nights, when you have too many things to do. I hope you love it as much as we do. Enjoy! Xoxo ~Katie.
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Ingredient notes and substitutions
You will need the following simple ingredients to make this slow cooker ravioli lasagna recipe.
- marinara- I use Rao's marinara. It is hands down the best if you are not making it from scratch; and honestly, it is better than most homemade sauces.
- ground beef-You can substitute with ground Italian sausage, chicken or turkey.
- frozen cheese ravioli-The cheese filled ravioli will give you the ricotta cheese flavor that is traditionally in lasagna. Frozen spinach and cheese ravioli is a great option if you want to add in an additional vegetable.
- mozzaralla
- parmesan-I recommend shredded.
- Italian seasoning-If you don't have Italian seasoning, substitute with 1 teaspoon dried basil and 1 teaspoon dried oregano.
Steps
Follow these easy steps to make crockpot ravioli lasagna.
- In a large skillet, crumble and brown ground beef on medium-high heat. Drain off any excess fat and mix in Italian seasoning mix.
- Add a layer of marinara sauce to the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Layer half of the bag of cheese ravioli on top of the marinara.
- Layer half of the cooked ground beef over the ravioli.
- Add a layer of the marinara over the ground beef.
- Layer half of the mozzarella over the marinara. Repeat steps 3-5 by adding an additional layer of the remaining ravioli, ground beef, marinara, and mozzarella cheese.
- Top with Parmesan cheese.
- Cook on low heat for 3 ½ to 4 hours in your slow cooker.
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Variations
Do you prefer a meatless lazy lasgana? No problem! Skip the meat and cook as is. Or substitute with your favorite sautéed vegetables such as mushrooms, carrots, zucchini, spinach, and/or onion. (You do want to precook your vegetables before adding to the raviola lasagna or it will become watery.)
This lazy crock pot lasagna would be great with a green salad and my copycat Olive Garden Salad Dressing!
Do you need to thaw the ravioli?
You do not need to thaw the ravioli. Simply add it frozen with the rest of the ingredients and allow the slow cooker do the work.
Can you use refrigerated ravioli?
Yes. If you prefer to substitute frozen ravioli with refrigerated ravioli, reduce cooking time by one hour.
How do you store leftovers?
Store leftover lazy lasagna in an airtight container up to 5 days in the refrigerator or 3 months in the freezer.
When you make this easy ravioli lasagna, tell me what you think in the comment section! I would love to hear back! My readers will too.
Also post your picture of your lasagna on Instagram or Facebook, and tag @aforkstale with #aforkstale hashtags! I will share with my followers! xoxo!
📖 Recipe
Lazy Slow Cooker Ravioli Lasagna Recipe
Equipment
- 1 slow cooker
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
- 48 ounces marinara sauce I recommend Rao's Marinara.
- 25 ounces cheese ravioli frozen
- 16 ounces mozzarella shredded
- 1 cup Parmesan shredded
Instructions
- In a large skillet, crumble and brown ground beef on medium-high heat. Drain off any excess fat and mix in Italian seasoning mix.1 pound ground beef, 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
- Add a layer of marinara sauce to the bottom of the slow cooker.48 ounces marinara sauce
- Layer half of the bag of cheese ravioli on top of the marinara.25 ounces cheese ravioli
- Layer half of the cooked ground beef over the ravioli.
- Add a layer of the marinara over the ground beef.
- Layer half of the mozzarella over the marinara. Repeat steps 3-5 by adding an additional layer of the remaining ravioli, ground beef, marinara, and mozzarella cheese.16 ounces mozzarella
- Top with Parmesan cheese.1 cup Parmesan
- Cook on low heat for 3 ½ to 4 hours in your slow cooker.
Jennifer says
Easiest meal that comes out delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Russell Legros says
This cheat recipe for lasagna is legit. It turns out amazing. Great recipe and lasagna hack!
Carmen says
This was a success. Really tasty, will definitely make again. Served with salad and garlic bread yum! Thanks for the recipe.
Cindy says
I love this recipe and have made it several times. It works good baked in the oven also if you precook the ravioli.
Shanel Schoen says
This really does taste like lasagna without the work and headache! I love it!
Kamryn Russell says
Fantastic dinner recipe.
Amy Liu Dong says
I love lasagna so much and I also love making easy and quick meals for my family. I will make this for tonight's dinner. Thank you!
Alexandra says
This is such a delicious and comforting recipe. Aside from tasting fantastic, my favourite thing about it is how quick the prep time is - I love that it takes just 10 minutes and then I can let my slow cooker do the work. I need more recipes like this in my life 🙂
Savita says
This Lazy Slow Cooker Ravioli Lasagna recipe is a game-changer! As someone with a busy schedule, I'm always on the lookout for easy yet delicious meals, and this one hits the mark.
Ethel Greene says
Just a quick note to say I loved this recipe. It was easy to throw together and the flavors were just like lasagna!
Kareem Cartwright says
I made this for dinner and it turned out delicious. I definitely will make again.
Jamie says
That lasagna is just beautiful! Look at those cheese! So yummy!
DK Park says
This is new to me, how come i did not know of this? This recipe is awesome, i can't wait to make this, thank you for this!
Savita says
Your 'Lazy Slow Cooker Ravioli Lasagna Recipe' is a game-changer! The convenience of a slow cooker combined with the mouthwatering flavors of lasagna – it's a win-win.